~ 1
■ noun
1》 the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
2》 a special course of food to which a person restricts themselves to lose weight or for medical reasons.
↘[as modifier ] (of food or drink) with reduced fat or sugar content.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed ) restrict oneself to a special ~ to lose weight.
Derivatives
~ary adjective
~er noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~e (n.), ~er (v.), via L. from Gk diaita 'a way of life'.
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~ 2
■ noun
1》 a legislative assembly in certain countries.
↘ historical a regular meeting of the states of a confederation.
2》 Scots Law a meeting or session of a court.
Origin
ME: from med. L. ~a 'day's work, wages'.